On August 5, 2017, Nile Sisters Development Initiative ( NSDI ) hosted a community picnic to present the 2017 Refugee Champion award to Congresswoman Susan Davis for her tireless and continued advocacy on behalf of refugees and newcomers in San Diego County.
Listen to a panel of subject-matter experts discuss key urgencies in the current South Sudan refugee crisis, the world’s fastest-growing yet least talked about population emergency.
This event, themed “Advancing the Health of African Immigrants Through Research, Advocacy, and Community Engagement,” will take place in Washington, DC.
We match new refugee families to community role models, who introduce resettling families to American culture and customs via outings to local attractions.
To prepare resettling refugees to take the California driver’s license written and driving exams, professional instructors, in specially equipped vehicles, teach California vehicular laws and safe-operation practices. Upon successful course completion, student drivers receive a certificate of completion.
Professional, licensed instructors deliver curriculum to prepare students for healthcare careers. Lectures, demonstrations, and exposure to actual clinical settings help students master biometrics and compassionate patient assistance. Passing the state exam qualifies CNA certificate holders for employment in healthcare settings.
Refugee parents learn nurturing and role-modeling techniques, such as daily storybook reading, that make vocabulary-building fun. Parents also learn the importance of meeting with and cooperating with school teachers.
Current data from the County of San Diego indicate that unemployment rates for refugees remain high. Limited education and gainful career opportunities lead to short- and long-term disparities for such vulnerable communities.
Nile Sisters Development Initiative ( NSDI ) combats this challenge by availing asset-building programs, including training in careers projected to grow in the San Diego region and beyond. According to the San Diego Workforce Partnership», the number of health care jobs projected to be available in San Diego in five years is 19,105. The nursing-assistant vocation is one of the top five occupations in the healthcare industry. Refugees and asylees / asylum seekers who successfully complete the NSDI accelerated 22-day CNA ( certified nursing assistant ) program typically achieve employment within 60 days of program completion / certification.
Julie O.* came to the United States from Nigeria in August 2015. A local attorney thought she would benefit from and recommended that Julie enroll in the accelerated 22-day CNA (certified nursing assistant) skill-building program that Nile Sisters Development Initiative ( NSDI ) facilitates.
Julie enjoys the nursing profession, has previously worked as a personal care giver, and has completed health care courses in addition to CNA classes. In July 2017, Julie successfully completed her CNA program and passed both portions of California State exam needed to earn her certification. She recently received a CNA job offer.
